Building on Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance’s very successful Storytelling Fest in 2020, the 2022 event will highlight ‘story in all its forms’ and will take place Feb. 17-20.   This four-day festival will feature: an amazing lineup of poets, singer/songwriters, traditional storytellers,...

By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS — Some Dripping Springs commercial developments are moving forward, even in the midst of a temporary moratorium.  With a 4-1 vote for both, the Dripping Springs City Council approved two waivers for commercial projects in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) — a...

By Megan Wehring  Hays County and the city of Dripping Springs adopted an amended 1445 agreement this week.  For projects located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), the county and city work together regarding subdivision matters stated under a 1445 agreement that is required by the Texas Lo...

Over the last six months, Kyle Police Department (KPD) has investigated and arrested eight individuals connected with identity fraud cases. On July 31, KPD received a report of dogs left unattended in a vehicle at the Kyle H-E-B. Upon arrival, officers noticed the temporary license plate on the vehi...

Celebrating MLK Day The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a three-day MLK Day celebration in honor of Dr. King and in recognition of the 20th anniversary of hosting the celebration.Celebrated on the third Monday in January, this year’s MLK Kids Event is a celebration just for kids ages 3-teens f...

Hays County Hays County Recycling & Solid Waste Transfer Stations will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling at both locations through Saturday, Jan. 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. While there is no fee for dropping off the tree, all decorations and lights must be removed. Tre...

Staff Report   BUDA – The city of Buda is looking for people to join a new Library Strategic Planning Committee (LSPC). Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24.   The LSPC will advise and provide guidance to the city council and staff regarding the library’s strategic plan up...

The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department hosted its first ever National Bird Day event Jan. 5 at the new Cool Springs Park off East FM 150. Hays County Master Naturalist Doray Lendacky led the tour of more than 20 participants and during their visit, they sighted the following on the right. ...

Staff Report Local winery Water 2 Wine Buda earned several prestigious awards at the 2021 Texas International Wine Competition (TIWC), held between Dec. 3 and 4 in Buda. The panel of expert judges — which included Masters of Wine, winemakers, wine writers, beverage directors and sommeliers — tasted ...

By Brittany Anderson A family-owned supermarket chain may soon make its way to east Kyle.  During the Jan. 4 meeting, Kyle City Council unanimously voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance from JD’s Supermarket to purchase 102 acres of land at SH-21 and E FM 150 in Kyle.  The supermarket w...